25 of 25 Strategic Thinking Jobs in the Midlands

Portfolio Manager

Hiring Organisation
Hackajob Ltd
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Managers responsible for delivering individual projects. This position plays a critical role in ensuring programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic business outcomes. Portfolio Leadership & Delivery Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex programmes consisting of multiple related projects and workstreams. Define programme scope … criteria, and delivery roadmaps. Establish programme governance structures, reporting mechanisms, and delivery frameworks. Ensure alignment of programme activities with Legal Services and broader organisational strategic objectives. Drive accountability across project teams to achieve programme milestones and benefits realization. Workstream Coordination Manage and coordinate multiple concurrent workstreams, including: IQ Legal ...

Product Manager - George Technology

Hiring Organisation
ASDA
Location
Lutterworth, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Competitive salary
identify opportunities, prioritise investment and ensure products deliver measurable value for customers, colleagues and the wider business. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, drive outcomes rather than outputs, and help embed a mature product-led culture across George. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract … opportunities to improve customer, colleague and business experiences through technology and process improvement. Prioritise investment and delivery activity based on value, evidence, risk and strategic alignment. Lead product discovery activities to understand problems, validate opportunities and shape potential solutions. Work closely with engineering, architecture, delivery and business teams throughout ...

Technical Product Manager

Hiring Organisation
Cherry Professional
Location
Nottingham, Wilford, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£55000/annum tbc
skills. Commercial awareness with a focus on delivering business value. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and mitigate risks. Collaborative leadership style and strong decision-making capability. Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity ...

Head of Operational Excellence (SC Cleared)

Hiring Organisation
Sanderson Government and Defence
Location
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£80,000
Operational Excellence to drive continuous improvement, cross-functional integration and AI-enabled business transformation within a specialist technology and security organisation. This is a strategic leadership role focused on ensuring that business operations are efficient, consistent, secure and continuously improving. You will work closely with the Managing Director, Senior … influence senior stakeholders, challenge existing ways of working and drive change across multiple functions. A pragmatic, commercially focused approach, with the ability to translate strategic objectives into measurable operational improvements. Desirable Experience Experience supporting MOD, NCSC, NATO or secure government supply chains. Knowledge of secure AI adoption, data governance ...

Enterprise Architect

Hiring Organisation
Connected IT
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£80,000
role in shaping its technology strategy and future architecture. This is an opportunity for an experienced and pragmatic EA who can operate at both strategic and practical levels , working with senior stakeholders, Solution Architects and business teams to ensure technology supports the organisations strategic business objectives. The Role … technical and non-technical audiences Experience planning complex programmes and initiatives over the longer term Ability to manage changing priorities and competing demands Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and taking accountability for architectural decisions What's On Offer? Opportunity ...

Lead Service Manager

Hiring Organisation
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£65,000
Lead Service Manager Manager role, which is an Agile-delivery-first position operating under a LSM title. The role holder is responsible for delivering strategic outcomes utilising the DevSecOps capability within Infrastructure & Platforms. With a strong commercial and financial acumen, the Lead Service Manager also is responsible managing … based at any National Highways office location across the UK, with some travel to attend team meetings. Using Modern Ways-of-Working to deliver strategic outcomes and new cloud computing capabilities in readiness for handover to BAU run. Financial management of the outcomes from initial quote to final recharge. ...

Lead Service Manager

Hiring Organisation
National Highways
Location
Leicester, UK
Lead Service Manager Manager role, which is an Agile-delivery-first position operating under a LSM title. The role holder is responsible for delivering strategic outcomes utilising the DevSecOps capability within Infrastructure & Platforms. With a strong commercial and financial acumen, the Lead Service Manager also is responsible managing … based at any National Highways office location across the UK, with some travel to attend team meetings. Using Modern Ways-of-Working to deliver strategic outcomes and new cloud computing capabilities in readiness for handover to BAU run. Financial management of the outcomes from initial quote to final recharge. ...

Lead Service Manager

Hiring Organisation
National Highways
Location
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK
Lead Service Manager Manager role, which is an Agile-delivery-first position operating under a LSM title. The role holder is responsible for delivering strategic outcomes utilising the DevSecOps capability within Infrastructure & Platforms. With a strong commercial and financial acumen, the Lead Service Manager also is responsible managing … based at any National Highways office location across the UK, with some travel to attend team meetings. Using Modern Ways-of-Working to deliver strategic outcomes and new cloud computing capabilities in readiness for handover to BAU run. Financial management of the outcomes from initial quote to final recharge. ...

Lead Service Manager

Hiring Organisation
National Highways
Location
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK
Lead Service Manager Manager role, which is an Agile-delivery-first position operating under a LSM title. The role holder is responsible for delivering strategic outcomes utilising the DevSecOps capability within Infrastructure & Platforms. With a strong commercial and financial acumen, the Lead Service Manager also is responsible managing … based at any National Highways office location across the UK, with some travel to attend team meetings. Using Modern Ways-of-Working to deliver strategic outcomes and new cloud computing capabilities in readiness for handover to BAU run. Financial management of the outcomes from initial quote to final recharge. ...

Lead Service Manager

Hiring Organisation
National Highways
Location
Telford, Shropshire, UK
Lead Service Manager Manager role, which is an Agile-delivery-first position operating under a LSM title. The role holder is responsible for delivering strategic outcomes utilising the DevSecOps capability within Infrastructure & Platforms. With a strong commercial and financial acumen, the Lead Service Manager also is responsible managing … based at any National Highways office location across the UK, with some travel to attend team meetings. Using Modern Ways-of-Working to deliver strategic outcomes and new cloud computing capabilities in readiness for handover to BAU run. Financial management of the outcomes from initial quote to final recharge. ...

Lead Service Manager

Hiring Organisation
National Highways
Location
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK
Lead Service Manager Manager role, which is an Agile-delivery-first position operating under a LSM title. The role holder is responsible for delivering strategic outcomes utilising the DevSecOps capability within Infrastructure & Platforms. With a strong commercial and financial acumen, the Lead Service Manager also is responsible managing … based at any National Highways office location across the UK, with some travel to attend team meetings. Using Modern Ways-of-Working to deliver strategic outcomes and new cloud computing capabilities in readiness for handover to BAU run. Financial management of the outcomes from initial quote to final recharge. ...

Proposition Manager

Hiring Organisation
Klipboard
Location
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
Competitive salary
market and potential customers Skills, Knowledge and Experience: Degree educated in, marketing, product development or a business-related field A blend of marketing finesse, strategic thinking and product understanding Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey product value propositions to both internal and external audiences Ability ...

Software Tech SME

Hiring Organisation
Rolls-Royce
Location
Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
GBP Annual
communication, and interpersonal skills. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP) is a plus. Key Competencies: Leadership and technical expertise Effective communication and collaboration Strategic thinking and decision-making Adaptability and continuous learning Regional Benefits: Generous Annual Leave Retirement Savings through the Rolls-Royce Retirement Savings Trust Group ...

Programme Director

Hiring Organisation
E.surv Limited
Location
Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
will bring clarity to complex delivery challenges, align architectural decisions with business outcomes, and help ensure successful programme delivery. The successful candidate will balance strategic thinking with pragmatic decision-making, providing clear direction while supporting delivery teams in navigating technical, operational, and organizational complexities. Architecture Leadership and Direction … complex technology-enabled change initiatives. Experience working closely with programme, delivery and business leadership teams to support successful outcomes. Strong track record of balancing strategic architectural vision with the practical realities of programme delivery. Apply today for an exciting and challenging career with the largest Mortgage and Protection Network ...

Engineering Manager

Hiring Organisation
Redline Group Ltd
Location
Newark, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£90,000
engineering standards and regulatory requirements. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and resources. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical involvement. If this Engineering Manager job in Nottinghamshire could be of interest, please send your CV to or call ...

Scrum Product Manager

Hiring Organisation
Viking
Location
Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
product provides and where it fits in the overall company vision. Identify areas for product improvement and measure outcomes using appropriate metrics. Job Responsibility Strategic thinking ensuring the product vision is aligned to the company vision. Define the product roadmap to successfully implement the product vision. Regularly inspect ...

Digital Marketing Manager

Hiring Organisation
Francesca's Recruitment Ltd
Location
NG19, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£40000 - £50000/annum Bonus ,Pension Holidays
conversion and digital performance. The ability to work independently and take ownership of results. You will be commercially driven, analytical and results-focused, combining strategic thinking with a hands-on approach. What's on Offer £40,000–£50,000 per annum Significant marketing budget and resources Genuine autonomy ...

Data Innovation Business Analyst

Hiring Organisation
Pontoon
Location
Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Contract Rate
£500/day
delivering innovation and rapid prototypes. Exceptional storytelling skills, with a passion for creating impactful content (e.g., video editing, insight visualisation). A proactive, strategic thinker with a bias for execution. A commercial mindset, understanding value identification and business opportunities. Are you naturally curious? Do you thrive in fast-paced ...

IT Service Manager

Hiring Organisation
Gold Group
Location
Coventry, West Midlands, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£55000 - £65000/annum + Benefits
appropriate balance between innovation, service stability, and risk management. Ensure new and changed services transition smoothly into operational support. Supplier & Commercial Management Manage strategic supplier relationships and service performance. Hold suppliers accountable for contractual obligations, service levels, and improvement commitments. Support contract negotiations, renewals, procurement activities, and sourcing decisions. … risk, and continual improvement programmes. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and present complex service issues in a clear, business-focused manner. Experience managing strategic suppliers, service contracts, and commercial relationships. Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, cost optimisation, and investment planning. Experience leading major incident management, service ...

IT Senior Modern Workplace Engineer

Hiring Organisation
Littlefish
Location
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
Salary
£55,000
world around us evolves, we embrace change with optimism and enthusiasm. We're looking for passionate, high-performing people who thrive on fresh thinking and enjoy challenging the status quo. Our people are the giant slayers who have made Littlefish what it is today. As we continue to grow … from you. The role at a glance We're looking for a Modern Workplace expert who combines strong technical expertise with leadership, coaching and strategic thinking. As a key member of our Modern Workplace leadership team, you'll help shape our End User Computing and Microsoft 365 capabilities while ...

Information Security Manager

Hiring Organisation
Gleeson Recruitment Group
Location
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
The Opportunity Our market leading client are looking for an Information Security Manager to take a leading role in shaping its security strategy and developing its information security function. This is an opportunity for an ...

SAP Solution Architect

Hiring Organisation
Tarmac Trading Limited
Location
Loughborough, Leicestershire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent, Work From Home
govern and deliver the SAP architecture that underpins this critical initiative. This is a unique opportunity to work across business and technology teams, influencing strategic decisions, driving best practice, and ensuring solutions are scalable, secure and fit for the future. What You'll Be Doing As the SAP Solution … workshops throughout delivery Enable successful handover to support teams through strong documentation and knowledge transfer What We're Looking For We're seeking a strategic thinker who can balance technical excellence with real-world delivery needs. Essential Experience Significant experience delivering SAP solution architecture within complex enterprise environments Proven ...

Head of Product

Hiring Organisation
Hackajob Ltd
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Our client is a UK business software company. Our clientis seeking a Head of Product to lead the strategy and delivery of its Neighbourhood and Urgent Care propositions within its Health & Care portfolio. The successful ...

Business Planning Partner

Hiring Organisation
Michael Page
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Interim Business Planning Partner, you will work closely with stakeholders to ensure business and change initiatives are effectively planned, prioritised, and aligned to strategic objectives. You will provide planning, governance, and performance reporting support, helping leaders make informed decisions through robust insight, quality assurance, and cross-functional collaboration. Client … making. As a trusted business planning partner, you will build strong relationships across the organisation, enabling coordinated planning, effective reporting, and successful delivery of strategic priorities. Work with stakeholders to ensure service delivery and change plans remain aligned to strategic objectives, providing challenge where needed. Support prioritisation ...

Embedded Systems Engineer

Hiring Organisation
ZENOVO LTD
Location
Leicestershire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Job Title: Senior Embedded Systems Engineer Location: Leicestershire (Hybrid, 3 days onsite) Salary: Competitive DOE About the Role We are looking for an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer/Software Architect to join our engineering team. ...